Reminder of Winter Weather Process
School districts use a variety of sources to track winter weather conditions. As early as possible, weather and road condition information is gathered from city, county, and state agencies, meteorologists, and through personal inspection by school personnel. The transportation managers for the metro area school districts share information and prepare recommendations for the superintendents, usually by 5 a.m.
The safety of students and employees is the overriding, deciding factor. The District is also sensitive to the needs of working parents and tries to minimize the time that students may be home without supervision. In every case, it is also the decision of parents and guardians whether a child will attend that day.
Announcement of a delay of classes or a cancellation is most often made by 5:30 a.m. Early dismissal decisions are generally made by 10 a.m. In all cases media is notified and families are contacted through School Messenger and the E-alerts system.
It is important to remember that, while metro area school districts may discuss the weather situation together, all districts may not always make the same decision. Sometimes road conditions in outlying areas vary from those in the city.
The weather-related school cancellation on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, will be made up on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. This date was established as a make-up date on the 2011-12 calendar.